Jenna Rutherford (MBACP Accred)

London N7	South Woodford E18 View map
07939 258518 www.london-counsellor.co.uk Click here to Email me

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I am a fully accredited member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (MBACP Accred) and as such adhere to their code of ethics and practice.When one enters into a counselling relationship it can feel daunting and as such it is important to take time to ensure that you have found the right counsellor to work with. It is a relationship that is bound by a professional and ethical framework that holds client confidentiality at its core. It is this frame that allows trust to develop and the work to begin.

I believe that the relationship between counsellor and client is at the very foundation of effective therapy and as such work from a person-centred approach. That said my foundation is integrative and other theoretical approaches influence my practice. I aim to use what knowledge I have to meet your needs as effectively as I can.Prior to my counselling training I worked with children, both in school and home settings. I feel this has given me extensive insight into family dynamics, child development and intricate personnel relationships.

One can come to counseling expecting me to have all of the answers to your difficulties. My belief is that you have the answers to the difficulties in your life. My role is to walk alongside you in order to gain access to your world as openly, honestly and authentically as possible. By engaging in this unique relationship you can begin working towards change and acceptance.

In my work I listen and provide a space in which to reflect. I provide consistency during the sessions, in time and venue and continuity in my approach. I am non-judgemental, empathic and congruent. My aim is to build a trusting relationship with you, which will empower you to face difficulties in your life. This will in turn help you to live as true and authentically as possible. I will challenge misconceptions and ways of behaving non-defensively in order to assist greater insight.

I offer one on one counselling in a comfortable space in Highbury and Islington, close to local transport links. I also work from Lily House in South Woodford. The work can be short term and goal focused or open ended.

The initial session provides an opportunity for an open discussion about the things in your life that you would like to work on in counselling, as well as a chance to find out how I work. It allows us to meet and decide if we can work together. The duration of counselling can be discussed during our initial session and reviewed regularly.

Should I not be able to help you I will assist you in finding ways to find a therapist who can.

Each session lasts for 50 minutes and is on the same day and time each week. I have day and evening availability. The sessions are a time in which to focus on you and the difficulties that you may be experiencing.

Since qualifying I have continued my professional development by undertaking short courses, I have recently trained in hypnotherapy and continue to develop and incorporate Dream Work into my practice from a transpersonal approach

Training, Qualifications & Experience

I hold an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling and have seven years post qualification experience in private practice, this can be short term or open ended work. I also work within an N.H.S intermediate service organisation, providing time limited psychological interventions to clients with a range of difficulties. During my three year training I volunteered in several agencies, they were drug and alcohol, domestic violence and bereavement.

Areas of counselling I deal with

• Abortion
• Abuse
• Addiction(s)
• Affairs and Betrayals
• Alcoholism
• Anger Management
• Anorexia Nervosa
• Anxiety
• Avoidant Personality Disorder
• Bereavement
• Binge Eating Disorder
• Bipolar Disorder/Manic Depression
• Bulimia Nervosa
• Bullying
• Cancer
• Child Related Issues
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME
• Dependent Personality Disorder
• Depression
• Domestic Violence
• Drug Abuse
• Eating Disorders
• Emotional Abuse
• Gambling
• Gender Identity
• Generalised Anxiety
• HIV/AIDS
• Infertility
• Internet Addiction
• Learning Difficulties
• Low Self-Confidence
• Low Self-Esteem
• Narcissistic Personality Disorder
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Panic Disorder
• Personality Disorders
• Phobias
• Physical Abuse
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Postnatal Depression
• Pregnancy and Childbirth
• Relationship Issues
• Seasonal Affective Disorder
• Self Harm
• Separation and Divorce
• Sexual Abuse
• Sexual Issues
• Sexuality
• Smoking
• Spirituality
• Stress
• Trauma
• Work Related Issues

Therapies Offered

• Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies
  - Behavioural Therapy
  - Cognitive Therapy
  - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

• Humanistic Therapies
  - Person-Centred Counselling
  - Gestalt Therapy
  - Transactional Analysis
  - Transpersonal Psychology
  - Psychosynthesis
  - Existential Therapy

• Other Therapies
  - Integrative

Fees

My fees are £50 per 50 minute session.
I do have a limited amount of availability for students and people on a low income, these places are operated on a sliding scale. 

Further Information

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you require any further information. 

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